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Hancock County board debates ESDA mutual-aid agreement and raises concerns about data centers
Summary
Board members questioned an ESDA intergovernmental mutual-aid agreement and asked that ESDA explain the proposal in July; a member urged the county to prepare for incoming data centers and another asked legal counsel to clarify regulation options for wind, solar and data centers.
During the June 1 meeting, the Hancock County Board discussed an ESDA intergovernmental mutual-aid agreement and a separate concern about data centers entering the county.
Board member Mark Menn said he did not believe the county needed to enter the ESDA mutual-aid agreement and requested that Mr. Totten be asked to explain the proposal to the committee at the July meeting. The minutes record that an ESDA report was reviewed but contain no detail on the agreement’s terms or potential obligations.
Board member Michelle Merritt said the county should 'get ahead' of data centers coming into the county and stated she believed their presence would be detrimental to Hancock County. Menn asked that legal counsel advise the board on what the county can and cannot regulate regarding wind, solar and data centers. The meeting minutes do not record any formal direction to counsel or a vote on regulatory measures.
These items were discussed as matters for future consideration; the board requested further explanation and legal guidance before taking action.
